Roasted Eggplant with Tahini & Date Syrup
Smoky, tender roasted eggplant drizzled with creamy tahini, sweet date syrup, and warm Middle Eastern spices. A perfect balance of rich, nutty, and bright flavors—delicious as a side or main staple!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
14
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 whole4 whole4 whole Eggplant, halved, scored in the middle
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup João's Arbosana Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Wildly Virgin
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Cumin, Ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Tahini
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Medjool Date Syrup
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Medjool Date Syrup
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Parsley
Tahini Drizzle
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant halves with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coconut aminos and salt.
- Arrange the roasted eggplant on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with the tahini sauce and a generous drizzle of date syrup.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts and fresh parsley, if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a side or appetizer!
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Appetizers Breakfast Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Other Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Side Dishes Snacks Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 302 |
| Fat: | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 22 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 214 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 13 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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